Articles on allergology-immunology

Main methods of treatment of infectious mononucleosis in children Mononucleosis - what kind of disease is it? This is an acute infectious disease, the causative agent of which is most often the Epstein-Barr virus, which belongs to the group of herpesviruses. Infectious mononucleosis occurs with the

Summer pleases us with a wide variety of fruits and berries, rich in vitamins and minerals and useful for the growing body. But are they all equally safe for children with allergies? First of all, it is better to use seasonal fruits and berries. If they are grown in artificial conditions, they can

Dear Visitors, Every year in Ukraine, there is a significant increase in flu cases during the autumn-winter season. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine emphasizes the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid contracting the flu and knowing what to do in case of illness. How can you catc

Column by Kateryna Mykhailivna Kovbasko, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Pediatrician, Pediatric Allergist at the Dobrobut Medical Network Spring in Quarantine: Seasonal Allergies Are Still Here The sun, warmth, and spring air—each year, we eagerly await the arrival of spring. This year, howe

Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis Lymphadenopathy – this is a condition of hyperplasia (enlargement) of lymph nodes. This term is a preliminary diagnosis that requires further clarification with the help of clinical and laboratory examination and observation in dynamics. Th

Summer is a dangerous season for allergy sufferers. During the flowering of plants, people, especially children, suffer from sneezing, watery eyes, and sometimes symptoms may resemble those of a cold. How to recognize allergies and how to protect against them is explained by pediatrician and allergi

Therefore, any problem related to this part of the upper respiratory tract entails a significant violation of a person's quality of life. Swelling of the throat - what is it? People of all ages can develop an extremely dangerous condition, symptomatically described as swelling of the throat. Such a

Pains in the right hypochondrium: why the stomach hurts Everyone feels a stomach ache from time to time. Most of the causes of this condition are easily diagnosed and treated on an outpatient basis. But pain can be a sign of a serious pathology that requires emergency hospitalization. It is importan

Every year with the onset of autumn, we mentally prepare for the SARS and flu season and hope that we will be able to overcome it without unnecessary worries and dangers. And protection against the flu in such a situation comes first, because this disease can have very serious consequences. This yea

Methods of treatment of cytomegalovirus in children and adults Cytomegalovirus infection belongs to the herpesvirus family. The disease is latent in healthy people, but is dangerous for patients with immunodeficiency (HIV-infected people taking immunosuppressants after organ and tissue transplantati

Arthritis is an inflammatory process of any origin in any joint. Signs of arthritis of the hands or, for example, the foot, will be similar due to the classic ""five"" manifestations of inflammation. These include redness, swelling, increased local temperature, pain, and impaired function (specifica

Symptoms, factors and treatment of allergic rhinitis A runny nose caused by an irritating factor is medically classified as allergic rhinitis. This disease is non-infectious, it is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages and sinuses. Allergic rhinitis is treated on an outpatient

Lupus erythematosus - what kind of disease is it. Causes, symptoms, treatment Lupus erythematosus is one of the most complex diseases, which is characterized by an attack of the body's immune system on its own cells. Diagnosis of lupus is usually not difficult, the difficulty is that the pathology a

There are a number of infectious diseases, which are commonly called children's diseases, because they are mainly contracted in childhood. As a rule, children's infections are transferred only once, but they develop stable immunity for life. Childhood infections are measles, rubella, scarlet fever,

Symptoms and treatment of allergies in children. Types of allergies Allergy is an inadequate reaction of the body to any stimulus, which can be both external and internal. The symptoms and treatment of allergies in children are the domain of doctors, but parents should also know the main features of

Symptoms and treatment of rubella disease Measles belongs to the category of acute infectious diseases. It is most often diagnosed in children, the symptoms of rubella in adults are identical. The only way to control the spread of the disease and reduce the risk of infection to a minimum is by vacci

Causes of myasthenia, symptoms Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by decreased muscle tone and rapid fatigue. The causes of myasthenia have not yet been studied. In some cases, the pathology occurs against the background of hyperplasia of the thymus gland, systemic conne

Blood immunogram Immunogram is a complex of laboratory blood analysis studies, its task is objective assessment of indicators of immune status - quantitative and qualitative. A referral for diagnosis can only be given by a doctor if there are sufficient reasons, that is, if the patient has symptoms